Ive heard taking homebuying classes can help us in our mortgage process. How does that work?
Homeownership training is structured to ensure that buyers understand the homebuying process. Often, this type of education program is required as a part of a federal mortgage program, commonly geared toward first-time homebuyers. The training covers topics that provide an overview of each step in the homebuying process, including budgeting, finding a home, buying a home, and maintaining a home. Other topics include credit counseling, money management, qualifying for a mortgage, home inspections, property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, and more. Many homebuyer assistance programs require homeowner education, designed to help people understand the homebuying process. One example is the Homebuyer Education Learning Program (HELP) for Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans. Under this program, it is possible that you could be eligible for an initial reduction in FHA mortgage insurance. Homebuying education is offered by a variety of sources, including the local government and housing counse
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